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UT Arlington UT Dallas Texas Tech UH TSU Texas A&M UT Austin Texas State Texas Woman's University WSU University of Houston-Downtown Tarleton| University of North Texas | Prairie View A & M University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
UNT | PVAMU | ||
| Location | Denton, TX | Prairie View, TX | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 44,767 | 9,056 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #695 | #996 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | unt.edu | pvamu.edu | ||
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Costs |
UNT | PVAMU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $8,295 | $7,387 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $18,087 | $22,590 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,412 | $9,605 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,283 | $12,875 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,159 | $14,071 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 93% | 97% |
Admission |
UNT | PVAMU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 32,016 | 5,691 | ||
| Admitted | 25,335 | 4,329 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 79.1% | 76.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 26.1% | 36% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.46 | 3.3 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/27 | 16/21 | ||
| SAT Range | 1000/1240 | 860/1050 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Required to be considered for admission | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2025 | Mar 1, 2025 |
Academics |
UNT | PVAMU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 23:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UNT | PVAMU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 49% | 34% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,000 | $39,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 55% | 28% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,000 | $28,955 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $206 | $299 |
Diversity |
UNT | PVAMU | ||
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| % Men | 46% | 33% | ||
| % Women | 54% | 67% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 47% | 3% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 86% | ||
| % Hispanic | 22% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 8% | 1% | ||
| % International | 4% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 0% |
Students |
UNT | PVAMU | ||
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| % In-State | 90% | 88% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 3% | 12% | ||
Campus |
UNT | PVAMU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of North Texas is larger than than PVAMU based on total student enrollment (44,767 students vs. 9,056 students)
UNT vs. PVAMU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UNT or PVAMU?
- University of North Texas is 12.3% more expensive to attend than PVAMU for in-state tuition ($8,295.00 vs. $7,387.00)
- Out of state tuition is 24.9% higher at PVAMU than University of North Texas ($22,590.00 vs. $18,087.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Prairie View A & M University than UNT ($12,875 vs. $15,283)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Prairie View A & M University are 8.4% lower than costs at University of North Texas ($9,605 vs. $10,412)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Prairie View A & M University than University of North Texas (97% vs. 93%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Prairie View A & M University students is 53.6% larger than aid received University of North Texas ($14,071 vs. $9,159)
UNT vs. PVAMU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UNT or PVAMU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between PVAMU or UNT .
- The average SAT score at University of North Texas (1093) is 236 points higher than at PVAMU (857)
- Incoming UNT students have a 6 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at PVAMU (18)
- Accepted freshman UNT students have a 0.16 point higher average high school GPA (3.46) than students at PVAMU (3.3)
- UNT has a higher acceptance rate (79.1%) than PVAMU (76.1%)
UNT vs. PVAMU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UNT or PVAMU? Graduation rate, salary and amount of student loan debt are indicators of a college which offers better outcomes for its graduates. Compare the following outcomes facts between PVAMU and UNT.
- The graduation rate at UNT is higher than Prairie View A & M University (49% vs. 34%)
- Graduates from University of North Texas earn on average $8,000 more per year than PVAMU graduates after ten years. ($47,000 vs. $39,000)
- University of North Texas students graduate with a $8,955 lower median federal student loan debt than PVAMU graduates. ($20,000 vs. $28,955)
- UNT graduates are paying $93 less per month on federal student loans than PVAMU graduates. ($206 vs. $299)
- More UNT graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former PVAMU students, three years after graduation. (55% vs. 28%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/